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00:47:18 E at 2ND ST / TO KILL THE RP Flathead · Whitefish, Mt Police Department
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E at 2ND ST / TO KILL THE RP

Business checks and vehicle inspections were the most common incident types. Notable incidents include a reported walk-in card on Highway 93 S and multiple extra patrols in Whitefish City. Peak activity occurred during lunch hours (12-1 pm). // Historical Per…

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00:47:18 Flathead E at 2ND ST / TO KILL THE RP
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Geer, Ricky Ray Missoula 1. Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol and or Drugs - 1st Offense | Misdemeanor | MPD/Langton, Tyler | Bond $885.00 | Cash/Surety 2026-08-23 04:32:42 Booked
Howard, Hannah Marie Yellowstone Charge details available on the official Yellowstone County inmate page. 2026-08-23 00:00:00 Booked
Bachik, Mark Ravalli Charge: 61-7-106[2nd] - Fail To Stop And ID Self After Striking Unattended Vehicle - 2nd Offense; Arrest Date 08/22/2026; Bond - Bail Bond (Surety), $385.00; Set By Bond Schedule;; Charge: 61-8-1002(1)(a)[2nd] - Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol and or Drugs - 2nd Offense; Arrest Date 08/22/2026; Bond - Bail Bond (Surety), $1685.00; Set By Bond Schedule;; Charge: 61-7-105(1)(c)[2] - Leave Scene of Accident Resulting in Property Damage Over $1000 w/o Permission From Law Enforcement; Arrest Date 08/22/2026; Bond - Bail Bond (Surety), $285.00; Set By Bond Schedule; 2026-08-22 00:00:00 Booked
Douglas, Colt Lewis and Clark Weekender-Commit Sentenced: Serving 0 days - Concurrent Page 2 of 12 Name Age Sex Booking Date & Time Booking # Hold Reasons 2026-08-21 12:40:00 Booked
Byron, Richard Joseph Fergus Booked in on: 8/20/2026 Charge: (M) DUI 3rd Offense Lewistown City Court - TK-380-2025-400 No Bond - Serving Time 2026-08-20 00:00:00 Booked

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